gymnast

noun

gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
Synonyms of gymnastnext
: a person trained in gymnastics

Examples of gymnast in a Sentence

the years of training required to become a champion gymnast
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Visitors to town are greeted with a sign telling them Mullins and Olympic gymnast Jaycie Phelps hail from Greenfield. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026 Some of those women are familiar faces, like Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander's wife, model Kate Upton, and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' girlfriend, former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne. Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026 Phillips points to gymnasts as an example of athletes who build a ton of strength and muscle mainly through challenging bodyweight moves. Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026 Her mother, Candi Odom Gauff, was a five-time state champion heptathlete at Delray Beach Atlantic High, ran track at FSU, and was also a competitive gymnast. Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnast

Word History

Etymology

Middle French gymnaste, from Greek gymnastēs trainer, from gymnazein

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gymnast was in 1594

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“Gymnast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gymnast. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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gymnast

noun
gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
: a person who is skilled in gymnastics

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